Impulsive behavior is implicated in the initiation, maintenance, and relapse of drug-seeking
behaviors involved in drug addiction. Research shows that changes in impulsive behavior …

Background Pain and substance use are frequently comorbid and have been shown to exert
bidirectional effects. Self-medication of pain and distress via substance use is common and …

Background Marijuana is currently the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States,
and with the movement toward legalization of recreational marijuana, the country faces …

Aims Negative and positive urgency are emotion‐related impulsivity traits that are thought to
be transdiagnostic factors in psychopathology. However, it has recently been claimed that …

Objective: The tendency to react with fear to anxiety-related sensations (anxiety sensitivity)
and the inability to tolerate distressing psychological or physiological states (distress …

Objective: Marijuana use can result in a variety of negative consequences, yet it remains
popular among young adults and the general public at large. Combined with the growing …

Given recent state legislation legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes and majority
popular opinion favoring these laws, we developed the Protective Behavioral Strategies for …

Background Although marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States,
little is known about the effects of typical marijuana use patterns and whether there are …

Social networking sites (SNSs) have become common avenues for young people to share
their life experience with peers, including their consumption experience. Although prior …

Objective: Given the high prevalence of marijuana use among college students, it is
imperative to determine the factors that may reduce risk of problematic marijuana use and/or …